#Women‘s Rights
Muftiate of Daghestan promises religious ban on female genital mutilation
The local Islamic religious authority condemned the practice and said they would issue a fatwa against it in the near future.
Muftiate of Daghestan promises religious ban on female genital mutilation
The local Islamic religious authority condemned the practice and said they would issue a fatwa against it in the near future.
Domestic violence and violence against women have increased in Azerbaijan
Anti-domestic violence advocates warn of a massive spike in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Domestic violence and violence against women have increased in Azerbaijan
By Gulnur KazimovaAnti-domestic violence advocates warn of a massive spike in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transgender woman turned away from hospital after being stabbed in Baku
The woman, who was stabbed multiple times in her home, was sent away after receiving only basic first aid.
Transgender woman turned away from hospital after being stabbed in Baku
The woman, who was stabbed multiple times in her home, was sent away after receiving only basic first aid.
Georgia’s low domestic violence statistics don’t add up
A third of Georgian men believe wife-beating is sometimes justifiable.
Georgia’s low domestic violence statistics don’t add up
By openDemocracyA third of Georgian men believe wife-beating is sometimes justifiable.
Analysis | Teachers can be pushed to report domestic violence — but the authorities must respond
Teachers can be encouraged to report suspected domestic violence, but first the authorities must begin to effectively respond to reports.
Analysis | Teachers can be pushed to report domestic violence — but the authorities must respond
By Dustin GilbreathTeachers can be encouraged to report suspected domestic violence, but first the authorities must begin to effectively respond to reports.
Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections
Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.
Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections
Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.
Women are being forced to give birth ‘alone’ in post-lockdown Armenia
Across Eurasia, women have reported mistreatment that defies World Health Organisation guidelines – and national policies.
Women are being forced to give birth ‘alone’ in post-lockdown Armenia
By openDemocracyAcross Eurasia, women have reported mistreatment that defies World Health Organisation guidelines – and national policies.
Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence
Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.
Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence
Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.
Body of young woman exhumed after appeal to Kadyrov
Local residents have claimed the 23-year-old was beaten to death by her husband, a claim dismissed by local state TV.
Body of young woman exhumed after appeal to Kadyrov
Local residents have claimed the 23-year-old was beaten to death by her husband, a claim dismissed by local state TV.
Azerbaijani feminist local councillor ‘publicly shamed’ after reporting on corruption
Personal pictures of Vafa Naghi were hung in public places around her village, allegedly for her criticism of the municipality chair.
Azerbaijani feminist local councillor ‘publicly shamed’ after reporting on corruption
Personal pictures of Vafa Naghi were hung in public places around her village, allegedly for her criticism of the municipality chair.